Davy Graham

Davy Graham was one of the most eclectic guitarists of the 1960s, and his mixture of folk, blues, jazz, Middle Eastern sounds, and Indian ragas was an important catalyst of the British folk scene. His 1962 instrumental "Anji" quickly became a staple among folk guitarists, with more famous versions being recorded by Bert Jansch and Simon & Garfunkel. Likewise, Graham pioneered the guitar tuning DADGAD, which became one of the most commonly used alternate tunings in folk and world music. During the '60s, he delivered influential albums like Folk, Blues and Beyond and Folk Roots, New Routes, the latter a collaboration with Shirley Collins. Graham sang on occasion but was largely known for his inventive fingerstyle guitar work. His production faded in subsequent decades, though his influence persisted. Prior to his death in 2008, he returned to the studio one last time to record his final album, 2007's Broken Biscuits.